football – in a 2–2 draw with Northampton Town. His performance in Orient's 1–0 home win over AFC Bournemouth on 8 September 2007 earned him a place in the League One Team of the Week. Millwall On 16 June 2010, Millwall acquired Mkandawire's services until 30 June 2012 on a free transfer. He has adapted to playing a new defensive holding midfield role for Millwall, switching from his usual central defence position. He scored his first goal for The Lions on 10 December 2010, in a 1–1 draw against Swansea City. Mkandawire was named Millwall's Player of the Year for 2011, garnering 44% of the vote and playing for the majority of the year in a new defensive midfield/centre back role. Shrewsbury Town Mkandawire joined Shrewsbury Town in League One on a free transfer on 1 July 2013 following his release from Millwall. He was named club captain by manager Graham Turner, and made his Shrewsbury debut against Milton Keynes Dons on 3 August 2013. Following Shrewsbury's relegation, Mkandawire was released on 2 June 2014, having come to an agreement with the club to end his contract early. Tampa Bay Rowdies The North American Soccer League's Tampa Bay Rowdies signed Mkandawire on 4 July 2014, along with Argentine striker Luciano Olguín. General manager Perry Van der Beck hopes Mkandawire will add poise and experience to the Rowdies' back line. Mkandawire signed a new contract to remain in Tampa Bay on 15 January 2018. International career He holds a United Kingdom citizenship and has played for the English semi-professional team. Malawi does not allow dual citizenship therefore Tamika is currently ineligible to play for Malawi at full international level. Personal life Mkandawire is an active fundraiser for charity work in Malawi and in January 2009, he became Ambassador for Sue Ryder international. In March 2012, Tamika won the 'PFA Player in the Community' award at the Football League Awards. Career statistics '' References External links Tampa Bay Rowdies profile page 1983 births Living people People from Mzimba District Malawian footballers English footballers England semi-pro international footballers Association football defenders West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Hereford United F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Millwall F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Malawian emigrants to the United Kingdom Black British sportspeople Tampa Bay Rowdies players English expatriate footballers Expatriate soccer players